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Add 40/98 and 30/28

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 1 2/28

40/98 + 30/28 is 145/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   30/28 = 30 × 7/28 × 7 = 210/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/196 + 210/196 = 80 + 210/196 = 290/196
5. 290/196 simplified gives 145/98
6. So, 40/98 + 30/28 = 145/98
   In mixed form: 147/98

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